CKD and gout Can CKD cause gout? Yes. In fact, one out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease have gout, and an even higher percentage of people with gout have CKD (i.e. it works both ways). Why? When you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), your kidneys do not work as well as they should […]
What are the 10 complications of CKD? 1. Acute kidney injury (AKI) 2. Fluid overload and high potassium level 3. High blood pressure and high cholesterol 4. Heart and brain disease 5. Renal anaemia 6. Renal bone disease 7. Renal acidosis (and malnutrition) 8. Peripheral neuropathy and myopathy 9. Malignancy (cancer) 10. End-stage renal failure
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Sixty seconds .. on history of pig and xenotransplantation Cross-species transplantation (xenotransplantation) offers the prospect of an unlimited supply of organs and cells for clinical transplantation, perhaps minimising waiting lists of patients for transplants. Between the 17th and 20th centuries, blood was transfused from various animal species into patients with a variety of pathological conditions.
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International comparison of ESRF rates, and disparities in access to dialysis and transplantation In a international study (Thurlow, 2021), the authors examined: geographic variation and global trends in ESRF incidence and prevalence; and variations in renal replacement therapy (RRT), practice patterns, and mortality. Why is this important? The global epidemiology of end-stage renal failure (ESRF)
Volcanoes – major health dangers A volcanic eruption is a natural disaster that can cause widespread damage, disruption and multiple health dangers, depending on how close the volcano is to a community and whether there is any warning. Mt Etna in Italy, erupting on the evening of November 12th 2023 Volcanoes can produce ash particles,
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What is the life expectancy with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? This is very variable. Life expectancy with CKD depends on the person’s age and the stage at which diagnosis occurs. For example, having more kidney damage at an earlier age can reduce life expectancy more than being diagnosed later in life with less kidney damage.
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How long does it take to progress from Stage 3 CKD to Stage 4 CKD? 12.7 years. The length of time it takes to progress from Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD) to Stage 4 CKD depends on various factors, including age, gender and ethnicity – and especially the cause (diagnosis) of CKD. However one
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How fast does CKD progress? In this article we will discuss how fast does CKD progress. The short, and unsatisfying, answer to this question is .. it depends [“thanks, thought you might say that!” CKDEx]. It is very variable. Chronic kidney disease progression has been studied extensively, but the majority of studies have focussed on
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10 signs you may have chronic kidney disease (CKD) Urinary symptoms – especially passing more urine at night High blood pressure – it can be very high – over 180/110 Shortness of breath and ankle swelling– you need to see a doctor soon. These are red flag symptoms Tiredness Pain Muscle weakness Not being hungry
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Can my GFR get better? Yes. It does not always ‘progress’ (worsen) from a ‘better stage’ (e.g. CKD1-2) to a ‘bad stage’ (CKD5, kidney failure). Sometimes it gets better, and you return to normal kidney function. When looking at your eGFR results, a higher number is better. In general, an eGFR value lower than 60 ml/min
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